Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-930 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-930 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 3714 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-930.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-930
- Up to 63% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - $148.73 vs $405.6
- Up to 61% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-10900K - $0.5 vs $1.28 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 7% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-930 - 317 vs 296 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-930 - 125 vs 130 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-930 - 20 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-930 doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
FPS
296
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
100%
Price, $
$148.73
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $148.73 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 122 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
317
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.28/FPS
39%
Price, $
$405.6
36%
FPS Winner
Buy for $405.6 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 123 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Feb 28th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-930 | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
---|---|---|
Feb 28th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Bloomfield | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 125 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
21.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |